Know why we observe fast on Mauni Amavasya and why charity, bathing etc. have special significance on this day?

Amavasya of Krishna Paksha of Magh month is called 'Mauni Amavasya'. There is a tradition of observing a fast of silence on this day. Being in the month of Magh, it is also called 'Maghi Amavasya'. Mauni Amavasya is considered very auspicious, taking a bath and donating silently on this day destroys all the vices inside a person and develops self-confidence and the power to control the senses. Donating on the day of Mauni Amavasya, Bathing, etc. has special significance and along with this, by offering to the ancestors on this day, one receives their special blessings. It is believed that on this Amavasya, the first man Manu was born and, in his name, this Amavasya came to be called Mauni Amavasya.

Method of worship :-

On the new moon day of the Krishna Paksha of Magh month, wake up in the morning and take a bath. After that, put red flowers and black sesame seeds in a pot and offer water to the Sun God. Also, while meditating on Lord Vishnu, one should take a pledge to observe a fast of silence. After this, we should chant the mantra while circling the Peepal tree one hundred and eight times. We should keep a fast of silence throughout the day and chant the mantra (Om Namo Gangayai Vishwarupinyayi Narayanyai Namo Namah) in the mind. If there is a problem in keeping the fast of silence the whole day, then one should keep the fast of silence for at least one and a quarter-hour. Donations should be given to needy people, then he should be fed before sent back.

Mouni Amavasya Story : -

A Businessman lived in Kashipur. His wife's name was Dhanapati. By the blessing of Prabhu, he had seven sons and one daughter. The daughter's name was Gunavati. The businessman had married all his seven sons. To get his daughter married, Businessman showed his daughter's horoscope to an Acharya. After seeing the horoscope, Acharya ji said that this daughter will become a widow after seven rounds. Hearing this from Acharya, the entire family of businessmen became worried as to whether Gunvati would not be able to get married.

The businessman asked Acharya Ji for a solution to this problem. Then Acharya Ji said that Soma the washerwomen lives on the other side of the sea. If Soma the washerwomen gives the fruits of her accumulated virtues to Gunvati before marriage, then Gunvati will be freed from this defect. Hearing this, the Businessman's youngest son got ready to take Gunvati to Soma the washerwomen. After crossing the seashore, both of them reached Soma and started serving her secretly. Seeing this, Soma asked her daughters-in-law, who is cleaning my room these days? To get appreciation, her daughter-in-law said that I am the one who cleans your room. Soma did not believe. One day Soma secretly saw that these two brothers and sisters were serving her. Pleased with this service, Soma asked his wish. Gunavati and her brother told the whole story to Soma. Pleased with the service, Soma agreed to go with them. After this, Soma came to Kashipur with both. Then Gunavati's marriage started. According to the horoscope, as soon as the seventh round was completed, Gunvati's husband died, and she became a widow. Immediately Soma gave her accumulated virtues to Gunavati as a blessing. As soon as she received the blessings, Gunavati's husband came alive and Soma also blessed Gunavati to remain married for life. When Soma reached her home, she saw that her husband had died at home. Seeing her husband dead, Soma started worshiping Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva without saying anything to anyone. After performing the puja, she observed a fast of silence and took one hundred and eight rounds of the Ficus religiosa (Peepal tree). That day was of Mauni Amavasya. Due to the effect of Mauni Amavasya‘s fast, her husband came back to life.

Mauni Amavasya is considered the day of Saint. This day is very holy and auspicious. Due to the effect of this fast, Kaal Sarpdosh and Pitrudosh also get eliminated.

Writer: - Ruchi Tewari